A school headteacher says a stabbing involving two pupils has left the whole school community in shock.
A 15-year-old boy has suffered multiple stab wounds to their body and has been taken to Alder Hey Hospital via air ambulance with serious injuries.
Cumbria Constabulary has arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after the attack at Walney School this morning.
Police were called by the North West Ambulance Service at around 10.10am, reporting that a pupil had suffered stab injuries following an attack inside the school.
A 16-year-old boy was detained at around 10.40am close to Barrow train station.
Police are in attendance at the school and can reassure the public and parents that there is no perceived wider threat.
A statement issued by John Richardson, headteacher at the school, said: “We are currently working with Cumbria Police following a stabbing on work premises involving two students. The victim has been taken to hospital having suffered serious injuries and another boy has been arrested by Cumbria Police.
“There is no ongoing risk to other pupils. The whole school community is in shock at these events and all of our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his family.
“The school day is now continuing while police officers remain on site as part of their ongoing investigation, which we are of course supporting.
“Support for students affected by the incidents is available in school and we will provide further updates when we can.”
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